A 42-year-old man kayaking in Lake Michigan got lost in the fog Wednesday afternoon and called 911 for help, according to Ottawa County Marine Unit.

The kayaker, who was visiting Holland from the east side of the state, called for help around 1:30 p.m. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit was dispatched and found the man two miles south of the Holland pier.

As the man was heading south toward Saugatuck, the fog became thick and he lost his way, Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Cal Keuning said.

The man and a marine deputy were able to locate one another through the use of signaling devices. The marine deputy used a siren and the man used a whistle.

Keuning reminded those traveling on the water to be safe, know the weather conditions, have a plan and tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. It’s also important to have a personal flotation device and a signal device, he said. The man had both.

"Know your limits before going out on the water," Keuning said. "Please enjoy the water and always be safe and please always wear your life jacket."

Two women kayakers were rescued June 23 from Lake Michigan near the pier in Grand Haven when their kayaks overturned. A boat crew from Grand Haven arrived within minutes and rescued the women, taking them back to land along with their kayaks.

The Coast Guard said the women weren't wearing life jackets, which made the situation more dangerous.